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Management Accountant

Commercial

Job ID: 6562873

Stafford, Staffordshire, England
£45k - 55k per year

Job Type: Full Time

Duties:

Management Accountant   

Location: Stafford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (flexible start times)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum

The role:

We are looking for a commercially minded and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support our growing clients' finance team. You willl be responsible for key financial processes and deliver insightful analysis that drives strategic decision-making.The Management Accountant will collaborate closely with operational teams, ensuring financial data is both meaningful and actionable, while also supporting budgeting, forecasting, and year-end reporting. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Main duties:

  • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including full ownership of profit and loss statements and balance sheets
  • Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as they arise
  • Provide clear, insightful variance analysis and accompanying commentary
  • Lead monthly meetings with Area Managers to present financial performance and identify trends
  • Supervise and support a small finance team, including a Finance Administrator and Credit Controller
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of quarterly VAT and Landfill Tax returns
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure strong control processes are in place
  • Manage royalty payments and waste rating calculations in accordance with contractual terms
  • Track restoration volumes and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
  • Carry out waste ticket exception reporting and detailed data analysis
  • Lead the budgeting process and support year-end reporting, including preparation of statutory packs and tax analysis
  • Provide cover and support for the Financial Controller - Waste as required
  • Serve as a Weighsoft Superuser, promoting system effectiveness and driving adoption across the organization

Experience:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA), with solid post-qualification experience in a comparable role
  • Strong communicator, capable of translating complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
  • Highly analytical and proactive, with advanced Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Skilled at managing competing priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines
  • Collaborative team player with a track record of leading or mentoring finance professionals
  • Industry experience in waste, energy, or related industrial sectors is advantageous but not required
  • Familiarity with Access Dimensions or Weighsoft software is beneficial

 

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk

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